I started a new job last week as the Assistant Director of Student Services at the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies. That means I’ve had three different full-time jobs in less than three years. It’s been a whirlwind, to say the least! Even for a job veteran like myself that’s had 35+ … Continue reading Three Jobs & One Rebel Millionaire Event
You never know how your writing will have a positive impact on someone. For me, that’s one of the best benefits of being an author. But to get the chance to receive this benefit, first you have to muster the courage to write the thing you want to write, then you have to drum up … Continue reading How a Blue Butterfly Helped Me Write Rebel Millionaire
I’m excited to announce that my new workshop, Hello Future Self, is happening on January 30! Many thanks to Jas Hothi and the INF Club, for hosting this workshop. I’ll be teaching this online, so you can be anywhere in the world. Hope to see you in class! HELLO FUTURE SELF Saturday, January 30, 2021 … Continue reading Hello Future Self Workshop on Jan 30, 2021
During this coronavirus pandemic and time of social unrest, what can one person do to make things better? Really, is there anything I can do that will make a difference? These thoughts have been setting up camp in my mind on a weekly basis (at least it’s not daily, eh?). Sometimes when this happens, I … Continue reading The Forgotten Power in the Palm of My Hand
It was 1996 and I’d just graduated with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). My classmates and I were all scrambling to find jobs but the job market was depressed. I thought my first “real” job would pay me $30,000 a year, a realistic salary for MPA grads. Girl, I wasn’t even close. My first … Continue reading It’s Never a Good Time to Start but Always a Good Time to Begin
